noun
- the process of replanting or reestablishing vegetation in an area where it has been removed or damaged
Usage: environmental science; ecology
Examples
- The mining company was required to complete revegetation of the site after extraction ended.
- Natural revegetation occurred slowly in the burned forest area.
- The revegetation project used native plant species to restore the ecosystem.
- Scientists monitored the revegetation progress over several years.
- Revegetation efforts helped prevent soil erosion on the hillside.
- The park service initiated revegetation in areas damaged by heavy foot traffic.